Don't Punish Pain rally will be held at the State House today
A national group, Don't Punish Pain, is holding nationwide protests today, including at the State House at 11 a.m.
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All Richland Library locations are closed today for staff training
Richland Library officials say all locations will be closed today for staff training and will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Hundreds protest at the State House for Stop the Ban Rally
[gtxvideo vid='9QonbGAX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9QonbGAX.jpg' vtitle='Abortion Protest'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of protesters rallied at the state house against restrictive abortion laws. The Stop the Ban Rally in Columbia is one of many happening across the country. "They are attacking women's reproductive rights…
Birmingham church bombing survivor shares story of that day in 1963
One of the survivors from the Birmingham, Alabama church bombing in 1963 was in the Midlands tonight to share her story of that day and the Civil Rights Movement that followed.
Seniors can receive $25 for local farmers market nutrition program
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program will return this summer to help low-income seniors with healthier diets by supporting South Carolina small farmers.
SCDC: Corrections officer pregnant by inmate arrested for sexual misconduct
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested a former officer accused of first degree sexual misconduct in office. According to SCDC, the correctional officer, 29 year old Greshica Jene Brown was working for the…
Tension picks up in day six of Timothy Jones murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Growing tension between the prosecution and defense set the tone for Day Six of the Timothy Jones murder trial. Just one day after emotional testimony from Timothy Jones’s…
Teacher, state workers get raise in $9B budget passed in SC
Lawmakers have approved South Carolina's $9 billion budget that includes raises for teachers and almost all state employees.
Patrons at Harbison restaurant possibly exposed to Hepatitis A
SC DHEC announced that customers who ate at Wild Wing Cafe in Harbison at 1150 Bower Parkway might have been exposed to hepatitis A virus.
Columbia Fire Crews on scene of Motel Blaze off Two Notch Rd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Fire officials say crews are on scene of a 2 alarm fire at the La Quinta Inn off Horseshoe Drive near Two Notch Road. According to fire officials, multiple ladders are being used on the rear…
Day 6 of Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial
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Traffic Alert: Crews on scene of cut natural gas line off Forest Dr and Devonshire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers in the area off Forest Drive need to be aware of a traffic alert. Tuesday shortly before Noon, Columbia Fire and crews were responding to a report of a cut gas line off Forest Drive. According…
SCDOT prohibiting lane closures to ease Memorial Day travel
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer travel season. This Memorial Day the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will prohibit lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. The SCDOT says these restrictions will be…
Fire damages two homes at Cloister Place on Monday
Columbia Fire Department says a fire damaged two homes on Cloister Place on Monday afternoon with no injuries reported.
Small Business Association works to give personal care advice
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Many challenges come with owning a small business, but Monday night business owners were invited to a a panel discussion to alleviate some of the stress…
Columbia Housing Authority finalizing contract for interim executive director
The Columbia Housing Authority is working on finalizing the contract for it's interim executive director.
Ex-wife of Timothy Jones takes the stand in murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Eight people took the stand in Day Five of the Timothy Jones murder trial, but none painted a more personal picture of life with Jones than his…
Click It or Ticket It nationwide campaign underway
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies across the country, have kicked off the beginning of the Click It or Ticket It campaign. The initiative that encourages people to buckle up as we…
Lexington Co. hosts military signing day for students with plans of joining U.S. Armed Forces
Athletes aren't the only ones holding signing day ceremonies.
Deputies say Greenville Dad who shot daughter through door arrested for drugs
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say a Greenville man who mistook his daughter for a potential intruder and killed her has been arrested on drug charges. Greenville County deputies said officers responding to the early Sunday shooting…
Former Columbia police chief arrested in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO/WPDE) - Deputies arrested a former Columbia Police Chief at a motel in Florence County Saturday. Randall Gershom Scott, 50, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon at a…
One dead, one injured after vehicle hits a tree on Cannon Bridge Road
Highway Patrol says one person is dead and another is injured after a vehicle hit a tree on Saturday at Cannon Bridge Road.
South Carolina school district considers a 4 day school week
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina school district is considering a four day school week to help recruit teachers. Florence County School District Three Superintendent Laura Hickson said she will ask the school board to let her survey…
Portion of Clemson road closed for week long transportation project
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- If you regularly use Clemson Road in the Northeast part of Richland County to get around, you may have to find an alternate route beginning Monday May 20th, 2019. County officials say they will be…
Fire crews battle blaze at Columbia home
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway into what started a house fire in Columbia Sunday afternoon. The blaze happened in the 5700 block of Ames Road. https://twitter.com/ColaFire/status/1130190050040328192 Fire officials say no one was inside the home during the fire that…
